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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,957

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $15,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,241

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $14,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Premium Package 2,995          
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295 1,295      
Climate Package 412 412 412      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325     590 590 590
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,970 1,970 1,970
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695      
Technology Package     2,295      
Lane departure warning       850 850  
Premium 2 Package       5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970  
Premium Package 2,575          
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113 1,113      
Climate Package 354 354 354      
Xenon HID headlights 688 688        
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279     549 549 549
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,548 1,832 1,832 1,832
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598      
Technology Package     1,973      
Lane departure warning       791 791  
Premium 2 Package       4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902  
Options (change) 11,002 7,682 9,177 13,380 13,380 2,560
Options (change) 9,459 6,605 7,890 12,445 12,445 2,381
Destination 745 745 745 875 875 875
Total Price $47,957 $56,932 $59,792 $63,245 $71,845 $98,425
Total Invoice $44,241 $52,460 $55,014 $58,881 $66,879 $91,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,194
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$47,957$56,932$59,792$63,245$71,845$98,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,650-5,850-6,200-10,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,957$53,532$56,142$57,395$65,645$88,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$8,185$0$8,250$30,705
Total Invoice$44,241$52,460$55,014$58,881$66,879$91,597
Adjustments for Features0-3,133-3,358-5,446-5,771-9,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,241$49,327$51,656$53,435$61,108$81,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,086$7,415$0$7,673$28,553

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo organizer$100     
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Running boards    $350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325
CD player   $125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Chronometer     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0   
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150   
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300   $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,250$7,500$9,700$10,050$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,650$5,850$6,200$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,133-3,358-5,446-5,771-9,609

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelXC90M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length188.9 in189.1 in
Width74.7 in75.2 in
Height70.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested147547%
Total Not Requested164053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested147547%
Total Not Requested164053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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